Graham translation of clausewitzs vom kriege 1832 published in london in 1873. War is thus an act of force to compel our enemy to do our will. On war continues to be read by military strategists, politicians, and others for its timeless insights. Source citations are included at the bottom of the page. Prepared under the auspices of the center of international studies, princeton university. Buy the standard english translation of clausewitzs on war, by michael howard and peter paret princeton university press, 197684. War is a continuation of politics by different means. William howard taft family group levi hayward alias. Bernard brodie observed in his preface to the translation of on war by mi chael howard and peter paret that the book has gone unread. The uses and abuses of clausewitz militaire spectator. The 197684 howardparet translation from princeton university press is the standard english translation today. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names.
However, grahams edition only contains the first four books of the work. On war is the most significant attempt in western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. On war is the most significant attempt in western history to understand war, both. This abridged edition by beatrice heuser, using the acclaimed translation by michael howard and peter paret, selects the central books in which clausewitzs views on the nature and theory of war are developed.